The Freedom of Information Scheme comes into effect on the 14th April, 2016.Purpose of Scheme:The Scheme is designed to facilitate the provision of information to the greatest extent possible, except for information exempted under the Act and, in preparing, reviewing or revising a Publication Scheme, Fingal County Council shall have regard to the public interest in:(a)       allowing public access to information held by Fingal County Council;(b)        the publication of reasons for decisions made by Fingal County Council;(c)        publishing information of relevance or interest to the general public in relationto its activities and functions generally.Scheme Format and Access:The Scheme is web based with links from it to information under six headings as set out below which will be updated as provided for under the Act. Further information can be found of submission prior to 2019 on the following www.fingal.ie/council/service/freedom-informationData for 2020 see other years